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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.68, 866.52 and 573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.68, 866.52 and 573.60 is: 790.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.68 : 866.52 = 573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.68/866.52 = 573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.68x = 866.52 × 573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.68x = 497,035.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,035.87/628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.60

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